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Building Momentum, Strengthening Skills, and Preparing for Policy Action

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON December 2, 2025

From September through November, the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program’s third cohort continued building confidence, community, and capacity as they dove deeper into the school board policy process. After a strong summer orientation and retreat, students have spent...

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Ten Strands Intern: Jolie Zheng

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON November 18, 2025

This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands, we believe that young people offer valuable perspectives and play a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and...

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Statement of Purpose: David Camper

Posted By  David Camper
  • ON November 4, 2025

At Ten Strands, we introduce our team through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions behind their work. David’s statement traces his path from storytelling and performance to environmental justice and community engagement—guided by the belief that art,...

Happy youth activists marching against global warming

Ten Strands Intern: Michael Yip

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON November 4, 2025

This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands, we believe that young people offer valuable perspectives and play a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and...

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Statement of Purpose: Devin Ngo

Posted By  Devin Ngo
  • ON October 14, 2025

Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions behind their work. Today, we hear from Devin Ngo, our sustainability data project specialist who shares his passion for empowering schools as catalysts...

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Statement of Purpose: Abby Cruz Ouimet

Posted By  Abby Cruz Ouimet
  • ON August 5, 2025

Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions behind their work. Today, we hear from chief development officer Abby Cruz Ouimet, whose personal and professional commitment to building a just, sustainable...

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A Year of Progress in Climate Education and Sustainability

Posted By  Ten Strands
  • ON June 3, 2025

As the school year winds down and planning for the next begins, it’s important to pause and reflect on the incredible progress made over the past year. As a backbone organization at Ten Strands, our mission is to strengthen partnerships...

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Statement of Purpose: Polina Goncharova

Posted By  Polina Goncharova
  • ON April 3, 2025

Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Partnerships Programs Specialist, Polina Goncharova, whose journey in environmental education began in the Bay Area, where...

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Final Reflection on My Fellowship with Ten Strands

Posted By  Julie Ira
  • ON January 9, 2025

My decision to join Ten Strands was guided by my belief that environmental education holds the key to empowering students to become informed and proactive individuals, equipped to address the pressing environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.  I saw this...

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Statement of Purpose: Connecting the Dots

Posted By  Xun Judy He
  • ON December 19, 2024

Statement of Purpose: Ten Strands continues to introduce its staff through statements of purpose that reveal the motivations and ambitions of their work. Today, we hear from Xun “Judy” He Ten Strands’ data initiative analyst intern. Judy reflects on her...

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